Nonna’s Gnocchi

When made just right, a good bowl of gnocchi will make you weak in the knees. These potato-pasta dumplings are the ultimate in comfort food, and probably the only comfort food I know of that’s actually healthy. Made with just a little flour, potato and egg (optional), gnocchi will give you the energy you need to power through a workout.

I won’t lie – making gnocchi does take work, but the end result is so worth it. This recipe makes 6 servings, a big enough batch for a small crowd.

Ingredients

4-pounds russet potatoes

2 cups all-purpose flour (plus some additional for dusting)

2 egg yolk, beaten (alternatives: 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil)

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons salt

4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Dash of pepper or nutmeg (or both)

I recommend using a potato ricer for this recipe. I won’t dare try to make gnocchi without one.